A Doll's House
Synopsis
One of Ibsen's best known plays, A Dolls House caused a sensation when first published, as it provided a critique on the conventions of Victorian marriage. Nora Helmer feels suffocated and belittled in her marriage to banker Torvald. When faced with blackmail as a result of an attempt to save her husband's life, Nora decides that the only way to discover the real world is to step outside the illusions within her doll's house.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Thacker
- Screenplay & Story
- Henrik Ibsen, Joan Tindale, Michael Hastings
- Original Score
- Guy Woolfenden
- Original Title
- A Doll's House
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Thacker
Henrik Ibsen, Joan Tindale, Michael Hastings
Guy Woolfenden
St. John O'Rorke
Simon Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
David Thacker
Director
Henrik Ibsen
Writer
Guy Woolfenden
Original Music Composer
St. John O'Rorke
Editor
Marjorie Pratt
Production Design
Simon Curtis
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Doll's House
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What is A Doll's House about?
One of Ibsen's best known plays, A Dolls House caused a sensation when first published, as it provided a critique on the conventions of Victorian marriage. Nora Helmer feels suffocated and belittled in her marriage to banker Torvald. When faced with blackmail as a result of an attempt to save her husband's life, Nora decides that the only way to discover the real world is to step outside the illusions within her doll's house.
Who directed A Doll's House?
A Doll's House was directed by David Thacker.
Who stars in A Doll's House?
The principal cast of A Doll's House includes Juliet Stevenson, Trevor Eve, Patrick Malahide, Geraldine James, David Calder.
When was A Doll's House released and how long is it?
A Doll's House was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for A Doll's House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Doll's House was composed by Guy Woolfenden.